Ballast water management system manufacturer Techcross said it has opened the door to a new business: anti-biofouling technology. Having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a total of four ...

video: New hull coatings being developed by the US Office of Naval Research are showing promise in reducing the build-up of marine crustaceans -- namely barnacles -- on ships' hulls, optimizing vessel ...

The marine environment presents significant challenges for engineered surfaces, with biofouling—the unwanted accumulation of organisms such as bacteria, algae, and invertebrates—posing severe ...

It's no secret that plastic accumulation is a problem. Until we make a serious attempt at reducing the amount of plastic we use for product packaging, disposables, and other everyday purposes, the ...

Australia’s maritime industry operates in some of the most demanding marine environments in the world. From busy commercial ports to offshore energy facilities and defense vessels, assets are ...

Figure 3. Ships Sea Water Cooling System Components. Source: The Author About the Author: During his original career as a Ship Master and Fleet Manager, Dave Smith observed first-hand the damage ...